Looks like they're aimed directly at the 850 XCR and MXZ. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the MY25 lineup.

Just trying to soak in as much as possible in that one screen grab, they're saying "next generation C-Tech2". They almost certainly have plans for the "125-class" engine, don't they?

 

That’s what I was thinking. I’d imagine they run the 600 another year and then have something big to drop 2025 with a 658?

 

Photoshop? It still lists the incorrect fuel capacity.

 

I did notice that spec was showing the old 10.4. Is the RXC the same tank as the others do we know for sure?

 

I bet they keep the current 600 around for a couple years so they can get in season on snow testing done for final calibrations on their new 600 class engine like they did with the 858. They are not rushing to put a new engine out with run issues and that is a good thing but I for sure expect a new design from them sooner than later utilizing the same bottom end of the 858 with the integral engine mounts and be able to mount the 600 class engine without what amounts to an adaptor plate. And they will go bigger displacement when they do and use the new fuel system and exhaust valve designs. Really like to see them do a 700 and shock the industry and offer something different than the others. That would be a very smart move IMO

 

They have a lot of irons in the fire right now. They still don't have any real customer/durability issues to deal with as there is no snow. They're wrapping up the 858 intro, likely have a turbo 858 in the works, likely have a 4S in the works for the Catalyst, and the anticipated 656/658. Then you throw in the new GPS platform.

I catch a lot of grief when I say they have a lot of work to do to catch up to the rest. I think this paints the picture quite clearly.

 

76.7mm bore size on the 75.6mm stroke would round up to 699cc
ZR 700 has a great ring to it!

 

76.7mm bore size on the 75.6mm stroke would round up to 699cc
ZR 700 has a great ring to it!

YEP...Probably one of Catz most prolific performance sleds they ever mass produced in their history...

 

Grabbed these off FB.

 

 

 

Offering an 858 R-XC is the first step to watering down the package for the masses. Not good.

 

Lets hope cat is smart and doesn't do that this will give them an advantage vs the doo 850 x rs and poo 850 xcr that this model is obviously focused to compete with.

 

Hmmm, 4% lighter than the legacy 800, just as I tried saying all along despite the clowns saying it was lighter than the 600. Maybe this time they told the rest of the team so they are all on the same page.

I don't doubt the entire 858 vehicle will be lighter than the 600 vehicle, but there are other factors taken into consideration such as exhaust, engine mounting, etc. The engine alone was never going to be lighter.

 

The oil tank is a full qt smaller than my 800 axys...interesting.

 

It matches the gas tank size which is 2.6 gallons smaller.

 

I see they list the 2025 7000 with a standard back up pull start option. I think they do a lot of cutting and pasting and no proof reading

 

WOW!!!! Most guys are still waiting to ride there 24's . Didn't think they would release this early.

 

These are all a leak. They're all over FB. Dealers should be better than this.

 

My pure guess is this is not real info and will be incorrect especially coming from a FB source

 

When it's coming from multiple dealers individual facebook pages, I'm guessing it's pretty accurate.

 

I'm really liking the looks of these mountain killers.

 

A 658 engine would be awesome to beat the Poo 650

 

I'm skeptical of stuff like this on FakeBook. Could be a bunch of Doo-Heads pullin' y'alls leg. Violating a manufacturer's embargo has serious consequences.

 

Take my money

 

Pirate16 I agree, that’s my pick, I hope we can pick colors and shocks. It doesn’t seem that way from the current info but I’m hoping that will change. I want the black riot 858 w/1.75 track and acs5 shocks(assuming those are similar to qs3 shocks with 5 settings)

 

Woody's orange along with the Sunset orange for 2025 vs the red accents in 2024, Riot Cayalyst models.

 

I am not sure WTF they were thinking with that color combo. Woody's orange is the only orange they should be pushing.

 

I think cat has some all new 4 stroke stuff coming once Yamaha finally goes away. Country cat is dumping 2024 7000s for 13,999 with freight and set up included.

 

Talking with cat guys at Novi, they said there’s replacement for the 4s yami and it’s going to blow everyone away. Emphasized how excited the engineers are on the project. We shall see!

 

Just talking nonsense here, but maybe they do a smaller displacement 4s with twin turbos like a lot of the car manufacturers have done. My ecoboost 3.5 has a lot of balls and very efficient just cruising.

 

Interesting note on the sno-pro shocks... "AC5S". Maybe an AC branded shock with 5 settings?

 

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According to snowgoer it looks like you will be able to pick shocks separate from color which is great. I want the black one with Atac and the G8.

 

I never thought I’d see the day a bigger than 600 in the RXC

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Fingers crossed that this is not the beginning of the watering down of the R-XC line (think Doo X, X-RS, Cat Sno Pro,...)

 

Being the actual race sled, they really can’t. With what seems to be 3 ZR models to choose from besides the rxc, I think they have it covered. I’d assume anyway.

 

Can’t wait to ride tomorrow morning. Snowing good at the cottage!